Huashi Temple of the God of Fire

Huashi Temple of the God of Fire

The Huashi Temple of the God of Fire is a municipal-level cultural heritage protection unit in Beijing.

The Huashi Temple of the God of Fire is located

on Xihuashi Street in Chongwen District and is among the seventh batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Beijing.

It was renovated in the 41st year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty. As a branch of the Wuyuan Guan at Shenmu Factory, it enshrines the God of Fire Virtue. The surviving structures include the main hall of the front courtyard, as well as the east and west side halls. The main hall features a connected-roof flush-gable style construction, with the main ridge adorned by yellow glazed tiles depicting two dragons playing with a pearl.

Source: Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage

Further reading:

· Seventh Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Beijing